Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Richmond. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life. We support adults who have a learning disability and live in our 3 supported living services across Catterick and Richmond. We are looking to grow our lively, inclusive, knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly staff team! A driver would be preferable however we are happy to look at all applications. We support both females and males, who all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. Our services are busy environments, from going to day centres, supporting with leisure activities including cinema, seeing friends, gardening, socialising, and they need your support with this.
Responsibilities
* Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
* Support adults living in 3 supported living services across Catterick and Richmond.
* Facilitate participation in leisure activities, day centres, social events, cinema, gardening and visits with friends.
What we’re looking for
* A genuine passion for supporting others.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
* Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options
* Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
Disability Confident and Belonging
Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We\'re here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. - Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. - Every day we grow and learn. It\'s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes - Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
Days and benefits
Days: Between 07:00-22:00 AND Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00. There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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